I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 67.
Brian Fitzpatrick
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Brian Kevin Fitzpatrick is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on various issues including infrastructure, healthcare, and national security during his time in office. Fitzpatrick has been known for his bipartisan approach, often working across the aisle to achieve legislative goals. He was born on September 28, 1982, and prior to his congressional career, he served as an FBI agent and held various roles in public service.
February is African American History Month, and I rise today to recognize the African American Museum of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in my district, for the work that they do in our community. With the mission of promoting an understanding…
I thank the chairman so much for all the work he does on the committee and for bringing the bill to the floor. I thank my colleague from Pennsylvania (Mr. Brendan F. Boyle) for all of his work on this piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, I…
The Doylestown Health Foundation is a healthcare network that has provided critical care to the Bucks County community for over 90 years. In recognition of its continued work, Doylestown Health recently received $10 million in gifts, the…
I, once again, urge my colleagues to support H.R. 4433, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) that the House suspend the…
It is my honor to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. McCaul), the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Screening and Vetting Passenger Exchange Act. I…
I rise this morning to once again implore this Congress to take bipartisan action to extend Federal funding of the Children's Health Insurance Program, or CHIP. In my home State of Pennsylvania, more than 176,000 children have gained…
This December, over 50 students at Benjamin Rush Elementary School in Bucks County were recognized for their completion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program. This training--more commonly known as D.A.R.E.--teaches young students…
This December, ground was broken at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery for the creation of a new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. These monuments are erected across this country to recognize U.S. military members who have laid…
Just a few weeks ago, I was privileged to travel to Puerto Rico to meet with residents of the hardest hit areas of the island and to stand by them and serve them on Thanksgiving Day. The extent of the damage, Mr. Speaker, is vast and…
On Friday, I was honored to welcome a group of passionate, well spoken, and civic-minded young constituents to our Nation's Capitol. Along with the Bucks County Chapter of the NAACP and the Peace Center, these students spoke to me on the…
Today I recognize Conwell-Egan Catholic High School and the $5 million contribution they received to help educate the next generation of students in Bucks County. This gift, in recognition of the school's continued success, was donated by…
This Saturday evening, Santa Claus will arrive in the Borough of Perkasie atop a borough electric truck to light the town's Christmas tree and, in doing so, continue a tradition over 100 years old. Since 1909, residents of this small…
I think it is important that we constantly talk about and remind everybody that they are American citizens too.
Today I rise to recognize FIRST Robotics and their student mentoring program for its commitment to inspiring young leaders in our Nation and in my district. FIRST Robotics, through their competitions and mentor-based programs, engages…
If 702 is walked back, we will, in effect, be starting to rebuild the wall that existed before 9/11.
Today we recognize an individual who embodies the American Dream and the grit and determination that defines the people of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Pasquale Palino was born in Naples, Italy, in 1963. A resilient worker and a passionate…
We honor and we thank each of these brave heroes in our community for putting themselves in harm's way to protect us in Bucks County. They are living their lives serving a cause bigger than themselves. What a noble way to spend their life…
On Veterans Day, we salute all those who have defended our great Nation and served in uniform. We say a profound thank you for so bravely offering yourself and your services for the betterment of our Nation. Whether part of the Army, Navy…
Our veterans represent one of the most highly skilled workforces in American history--the product of rigorous training, an ironclad commitment to teamwork, and the remarkable ability to succeed where others might fail. It is no wonder that…
I thank my colleague, Mr. Lipinski, for his leadership on this issue. Mr. Speaker, serving as good stewards of our environment is something that each and every one of us are called to do no matter who we are or where we come from. It is…
I want to thank my friend and colleague, Andy Biggs, for him joining all of us in this fight to stand up for terminally ill patients across this country. Mr. Speaker, each year, more Americans receive the devastating news of a terminal…
Earlier this year, Bristol Borough won the Small Business Revolution, earning the borough a $500,000 grant to revitalize the community through small business development and entrepreneurship. Integral to this effort was Mr. Bill Pezza, an…





